“Minority Leadership Announces Floor Amendments to Rail Bill”

News Release from House Republican Caucus, September 1, 2017

HONOLULU, HAWAIʻI –  Representative Andria Tupola (District 43 – Ewa Villages, Kalaeloa, Honokai Hale, Nanakai Gardens, Ko Olina, Kahe Point, Nānākuli, Lualualei, and Māʻili) and Representative Gene Ward (District 17 - Hawaiʻi Kai) announce the proposal of floor amendments to the rail bill by the Minority Caucus Leadership. Senate Bill 4 is scheduled for third reading in the State House of Representatives on Friday, September 1.

The four amendments are as follows:

1. Exclude neighbor island counties from the transient accommodations tax increase
2. Require the State Auditor to perform a forensic audit to look for fraud, waste, and abuse
3. A “rail cap” that limits the total funding allocated to the Honolulu Rail Project by the legislature
4. Require that at least 10% of the rail’s total cost be raised through private investment or public private partnerships

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Results from Hawaii Legislature Website  (On a voice vote, recorded 'No' votes are Reps who requested to record their opposition.)

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Floor amendment #1 failed following Voice vote: Noes, 2 (Representative(s) Luke, McKelvey). Excused, 4 (Representative(s) Har, Hashem, Matsumoto, Nishimoto).

Floor amendment #2 failed following Voice vote: Noes, 1 (Representative(s) Luke). Excused, 4 (Representative(s) Har, Hashem, Matsumoto, Nishimoto).

Floor amendment #3 failed following Voice vote: Noes, 3 (Representative(s) Luke, Yamane, Say). Excused, 4 (Representative(s) Har, Hashem, Matsumoto, Nishimoto).

Floor amendment #4 failed following Voice vote: Noes, 2 (Representative(s) Luke, Aquino). Excused, 4 (Representative(s) Har, Hashem, Matsumoto, Nishimoto).